A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 224 Public Opinion

"The Marisol Cup officials and judges are helping clear up the rumors for me."

Theo's dark gaze deepened as he straightened up, his eyes flickering toward her phone.

"This girl is gorgeous and talented? She's like a fairy descended from heaven!"

Sierra, realizing what he was looking at, immediately turned her screen away, feeling slightly embarrassed.

Madison, who had been excitedly scrolling through comments, suddenly paused and smirked at the subtle tension between them. She shot them a knowing look before dramatically stretching.

"Excuse me. You two chat. I'm... starving. Yeah, starving. I'll take a nap now," she said, grinning as she quickly retreated to her room.

Sierra let out a soft laugh, shaking her head as she watched the door close. Then, she felt the couch sink slightly beside her, making her instinctively scoot a little

further away.

"They weren't wrong," Theo suddenly responded, his voice smooth and unwavering.

Sierra blinked, looking at him in surprise.

"That piece was played beautifully," he continued, his tone neutral, but his words held weight.

Oh-so that was what he meant.

a little.

they had coordinated it

him, her suspicion confirmed. "Uncle Theo, did you ask them to clear my

bush. "Your skill speaks

she weren't talented, no amount of endorsements would have helped. It would've only backfired, but because she was truly skilled, his intervention only ensured

understood what he meant, and a genuine smile bloomed on her

before that he would back her up.

in her chest-the rare and unfamiliar comfort

she looked at him. "Thank

the actual video proof of her performance, the public finally started to come

and calls for

no more drama to feed on, the internet quickly lost interest. Within hours, the Marisol Cup controversy faded from trending lists,

his office when he saw the Marisol

had to be Theo's doing- especially after

asked him to publicly announce their breakup, his

name, Theo would have even more

Absolutely not!

was his no one

fists clenched tightly, his gaze flickering as he

for Reagan. "Delete all negative comments about

opinion is already shifting in her favor. If